Erin specializes in state-level criminal defense at the law firm of Kuehn, Beasley & Young, P.C. Erin started her career as a St. Clair County Assistant Public Defender, where she secured numerous "not guilty" verdicts in felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases. She then became an Assistant State’s Attorney, where she secured numerous "guilty" verdicts in cases assigned to the Violent Crimes Unit; she was also the Chief of the Criminal Bureau and taught at the Southern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission. While she was a prosecutor, Erin also taught American Politics at McKendree University. Erin graduated summa cum laude from McKendree University, with a B.A. in Biology and Political Science. She served as captain of the Speech & Debate Team, where she won four Pi Kappa Delta National Championships. She graduated from Saint Louis University School of Law, with a concentration in Criminal Litigation and a certificate in International and Comparative Law. She competed on the Jessup International Law Moot Court Team. Erin lives in Belleville with her fiance, Chris, and their three cats - Scout, Stevie, and Sophia.